As discussions on improving football governance in Ghana continue, Sports and Recreation Minister-designate Kofi Adams has issued a firm reminder to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) about maintaining proper administrative channels.

Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Buem, insists that the GFA must engage the Sports Ministry through the National Sports Authority (NSA) rather than bypassing it. He believes this structure ensures oversight, accountability, and a well-regulated football administration.

“The GFA should never jump the NSA to deal directly with the Sports Ministry. There must be proper checks and balances,” Adams stressed in a recent interview.

Reflecting on Ghana’s football governance history, Adams recalled how, before Kwesi Nyantakyi’s tenure as GFA President, the government had a more direct role in football affairs. He pointed out that this period saw significant success, including Ghana’s historic 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification.

“Before Kwesi Nyantakyi [became GFA President], the government had a hand in running our football. But football was thriving then, and we even qualified for the World Cup [in Germany 2006], so the government felt the need to give them some more freedom,” he noted.

With his official appointment pending parliamentary approval, Adams’ stance suggests that his leadership could bring a renewed focus on governance, ensuring that the GFA operates within the proper administrative framework for the good of Ghanaian football.